Mud Management for Livestock Farms
We have had unprecedented amounts of rainfall the last three winters, and this has led to significant mud problems across …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Thinking About Planting Corn at Higher Populations?
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
Litter Spreader Calibration Demonstration
There will be a litter spreader calibration demonstration in Wilkes County on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The day will …
Visit NC Farm App
Are you the owner or operator of a farm, pick-your-own farm, farmers market, local food & drink establishment, local …
Small Farms Week
We are kick-starting our Small Farms Week Celebration with a canned food drive and submission of a farmer or …
Pesticide Classes Available in February
N.C. Cooperative Extension-Alexander County Center will be offering two ONLINE Pesticide Classes. The Commercial Pesticide Class will be held on …
North Carolina Forage and Grasslands 2021 Virtual Winter Conference
The North Carolina Forage and Grasslands 2021 Winter Conference will be held virtually this year. Topics to be covered …
Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting
The Piedmont Winter Grains Meeting will be held on January 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon. This meeting …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
Celebrate Farm-City Week the Whole Month of November!!
Farm-City Week is celebrated during the month of November with the purpose to bring rural and city together to …
Fire Ants Are Here
There have been multiple reports of fire ants in Alexander County in the southern and eastern portion of the counties. …
Have You Herd? Livestock Meetings Will Be Offered Virtually
There will be a series of virtual livestock meetings offered, beginning September 15, 2020. These sessions will be held …
September Garden Calendar
Check out the September Garden Calendar to find out what you should be planting, fertilizing, and so on to …
September's Growing Your Pantry Series
Join us on Facebook in July for the Growing Your Pantry series with Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science. …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China - Do NOT Plant!!
We have received phone calls from residents that have received packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually …
Improving Corn Fertilizer and Water Management – Field Video
Want to see an AquaSpy in action in a cornfield? Watch our latest video to learn about this new technology …
So Easy to Preserve
If you are preparing to preserve the harvest from your summer garden then you will want to purchase one …
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